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Mental health first aid training

maze8, in partnership with Northern Powerhouse Consulting, are now providing mental health first aid (MHFA) training, an internationally recognised 2 day training course designed to teach staff and managers how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.

The impact of mental illness in the workplace

Depression, stress and anxiety are the largest causes of sickness absence for our country’s workforce. Mental illness costs UK business around £35 billion every year.

What is Mental Health First Aid?

Mental health first aid training courses give responsible employers an opportunity to address the key issue of ignorance about mental health in the workplace.  those that choose to do so are likely to improve the workplace for staff and have a positive impact on business profitability.

Why an employer’s duty of care includes staff mental health

Employers have a legal duty of care to ensure that employees are provided with a safe working environment and must take reasonable care to prevent personal injury (including mental or physical harm) that may arise in the workplace.

The business consequences of ignoring mental health

When left uninformed, managers and coworkers may unwittingly exhibit stigmatising behaviours which can be detrimental to a persona experiencing a mental health issue.  Furthermore, by failing to respond appropriately to an employee with a mental health issue, an organisation may open itself to a claim for compensation.  This could be lengthy, expensive and take precious time away from managers and staff.

What does the course cover?

  • Action planning for a Mental Health First Aider
  • Alcohol, drugs, mental health and anxiety disorders
  • Cognitive distortions and cognitive behavioural therapy
  • Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
  • Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
  • First aid to assist a suicidal crisis
  • First aid for depression
  • Impact of mental health issues
  • Non-judgemental listening skills
  • Personality / eating disorders
  • Recovery and building resources
  • Schizophrenia / Bipolar disorder
  • Self-harm
  • Self-care
  • Stigma and discrimination
  • Symptoms of  / risk factors for  / resources for depression in the workplace
  • Suicide figures
  • The Mental Health First Aid action plan
  • Treatment and resources for psychosis / warning signs
  • Why Mental Health First Aid?
  • What is depression?
  • What is mental health?
  • What is an anxiety disorder? / First aid /  treatment and resources
  • What is psychosis? / Risk factors / Alcohol, drugs and psychosis

For further details about this training contact Sharon Pegg on 07739 035170 (Northern Powerhouse Consulting) or email [email protected] or you can download our Mental Health First Aid Training Course leaflet.

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